GERD

Ethiopia criticizes Egypt as tensions over Nile dam escalate

The GERD, under construction since 2011 on the Blue Nile, has been a source of contention, with Egypt viewing the dam as an existential threat

The dam, a source of regional tensions, is now generating 1,550 megawatts of power.

Ethiopia’s move to prepare for the 5th filling comes after the conclusion of three negotiation rounds regarding the dam